How to get more impact and drama into an art work?
A fast and simple method is to use black and white, with red.
Red, has Power!

This is the original monotype….
It is interesting. Good design. Nice tonal values. Good perimeter edges.
But, I do much prefer the impact of the RED matt surrounding it as shown in the featured image.

Have a quick look at the first post with the other presentation options from a couple weeks back, Presentation Options it will give you more ideas!
Pleasantly surprised!!.just came in my browser..Do our thoughts touch?!!.my favourite combination Red, White and Black..I just got courage last night to post a “little creation, on my Facebook page!!. (Nothing like this artistry..infact, quite weird (a drawing) ..from last November..
The point is Debi..at least I am inspired SO MUCH by your WordPress ..
Your Red matting is stunning, and uplifting..There is just soooo much to keep learning!!.
Keeps a mind young ..!!.
Wish I could fly you to CANADA. lol. . Your collections prove your (VOICE)!!. Joanne 🔴
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Good evening Joanne, I’m quite happy you found this bold scarlet a winner ! Nothing meek or delicate on this one. When I read you are being inspired to Create… you know, it made my day! That is so lovely for you. Thank you, for sharing that with me😊
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…in context..November/ December 2015 (snapped some iPad picture so..to experiments!!.
Again, Joanne
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Thanks!
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No kidding, red has power!!!
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Thank you! Yes it is a very dramatic change isn’t it?! Just amazing what a bit of a Matt and frame can do to change things up!! Cheers, debi
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I briefly considered wearing red. 😉
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Looks amazing Debi! I love the red. ❤️
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Thank you! It is, quite a bold one! Cheers, hugs, debi
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Cool. joseph albers would applaud too.
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That is high praise indeed!! Thank you, and I’m glad you enjoyed this. Cheers, debi
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Bam….that red makes it sing with color!
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BAM!! Is right 😎 Eye popping
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Love Big Red…
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Hi David, thank you! It is so amazing, isn’t it, how the whole image transforms. To see it in pink, and mint, and now this drama queen RED, gosh it’s just Fun! Enjoy your weekend😊
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Love the red. Hope your hip problem is improving. Sending you positive thoughts…A
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Thank you Andrew! All these positive Good thoughts and prayers do the trick, feeling pretty good. Really. A good surgeon is highly valued as well😉
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Great news. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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They seem to be poppies, am I right?… I love the idea of switching colours, red in the background and black and white for the flowers. Beautiful, Debi… sending love & best wishes. 😀
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thank you so much Aquileana! I didn’t have any specifics in mind…. but, yes they do look like poppies. So, Yes. They are poppies now! 🙂 I’m glad you liked this monotype. its one that I’ve tucked aside as a fav!! cheers, Debi
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Debi, you made a great decision by adding the red matt here. Even the white matt with inner red line would create a strong effect here. The impact of Red is always so powerful, no matter how much or how little it appears in the painting!
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thank you V!!!
yes. the power of red.. is so amazing. thanks again, Cheers, Debi
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